Poor Practices Costing Trucking Companies Millions, According to Performance Solutions Inc.

CANTON, Mich.--Sept. 10, 2003--Inefficient dock layouts, unproductive staging and routing processes, and lack of accountability among frontline supervision are costing transportation and distribution companies millions of dollars annually, according to Performance Solutions Inc. (PSI), a new consulting firm specializing in operational improvement in the transportation and distribution industry.

"By implementing our recommended improvements, one company realized cost savings of $480,000 a year," said PSI president Robert J. Wiedmaier. "We assessed the firm's current operational footprint, developed and implemented a re-engineered facility layout, and improved dock operations. We also established performance measurements, leading to improved productivity and bottom line effectiveness."

PSI serves the transportation, supply chain management, and automotive tier one supplier industries. The firm's improvement approach utilizes a two-step process: 1) strategy and solution development incorporating industry best practices, Six Sigma methodology, lean manufacturing, and change management principles, and 2) implementation and solution execution in partnership with the client company.

Before co-founding PSI in spring of 2003, Wiedmaier spent 30 years in the supply chain management field, holding vice president positions with third party logistics providers and specialized logistics organizations.

Ivan Waterbury, PSI vice president, is a veteran of the less-than-truckload segment of the trucking industry, where he served as vice president for several successful carriers over the past 35 years.

Sam Henry, vice president, has an extensive global background in engineering, business development, continuous improvement and manufacturing operations, including Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing.

Performance Solutions Inc. is located at 496 Sheffield Court, Canton, MI 48188. The company can be reached at 734.667.2929 or http://www.performancesolinc.com.